Version History of Geographical Data Elements in Vasterbotten Collection

The table under review is a historical database that meticulously records and tracks changes to its base table entries over time. It is part of a larger dataset collection that has been sourced from Lantmäteriet, a Swedish land surveying authority. Each row in this historical table is uniquely identified by a specific combination of the date the data was extracted and the row number from the original raw data. This table also includes two additional columns when compared to its base table, which record the start and end dates for each row's data extraction period. If the end date is null, it signifies that the current row is the most recent version. The table also contains geographical data that has been converted from the shapefile format, a format typically used to store geographical feature data. The geographical features are represented in various forms such as points, lines, or polygons.

This table can be leveraged in various ways for data analytics. For instance, it could be used to track changes in geographical features over time, providing valuable insights into environmental trends. It could also be used to compare current geographical data with historical records, aiding in land use planning and development. Additionally, the row-by-row history could help in data verification and quality control by allowing discrepancies to be traced back to their source.